The Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women will honor the eight newest inductees into the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame
at ceremonies at the Oklahoma History Center on April 7, 2011. The program will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the Chesapeake Event Center
followed by a celebratory reception in the Devon Great Hall.

The Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame was created in 1982 by then-Governor George Nigh to honor Oklahoma women who are
pioneers in their field or in projects that benefit Oklahoma; who have made a significant contribution to the State of Oklahoma;
who serve or have served as role models to other Oklahoma women; who may be "unsung heroes," but have made a difference
in the lives of Oklahomans or Americans because of their actions; who have championed other women, women's issues, or
served as public policy advocates for the issues important to women; and who exemplify the Oklahoma spirit. Ninety-six women have
been previously inducted into the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame.

Q: Who is eligible for induction into the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame?
A: Only Oklahoma women are eligible.

Q: How can someone be considered eligible for induction into the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame?
A: An example of who would be eligible for induction would be Women who are pioneers in their field that benefits Oklahoma.